“Based on their preliminary findings, it is our understanding that Almont adult spectators were cursing and spitting on our coaches and players after the game while leaving the field. The disrespect toward the city, school and players continued on social media after the game where Almont fans used numerous racist stereotypes.”

Both sides of the issue have made social media posts pointing fingers at the other.

“I think a lot of that has become hyperbole and exaggeration,” Kalmar said. “And a lot of society’s ills have been heaped onto this thing in a big hurry."